Chhattisgarh: Four security personnel hurt in encounter with Naxals
Four security personnel were injured in an encounter with Naxalites along the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred near Tekalgudem village when a joint team of security personnel was out on a search operation, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said. One jawan sustained bullet injury while three others suffered minor injuries, he said, adding that the injured jawans were being evacuated out of the forest.
Lucknow University Introduces Master’s in Hindu Studies, Emphasizing Vedic Knowledge and Sanatan Dharma
Lucknow University will now offer master's degree in Hindu studies in which students will be taught Vedas and 'Sanatan dharma' from academic session 2024-25. Sanatan Vedic culture will be taught as a mandatory paper at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Sanskrit. LU also plans to establish an autonomous centre for research on subject and a proposal for same will be sent to the state government soon.
IndiGo Pilots Grounded Amidst Probe for Alleged Unauthorized Takeoff on Delhi-Baku Flight
The pilots of IndiGo's January 29, 2024, Delhi-Baku flight (6E 1803) have been removed from flying duty as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigates whether they took off without the required air traffic control (ATC) clearance. The flight departed at around 7:38 pm on January 29.
BJP Calls for Special Investigation into Alleged Contact with AAP MLAs, Demands Full Disclosure
On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's allegations that BJP contacted 7 AAP MLAs, BJP MP Parvesh Verma says, "We have asked the Commissioner to make a special investigation team and ask their (AAP) people who tried to buy them, how they were contacted. Our demand is that the whole truth should be out."
AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj Cries Foul in Chandigarh Mayor Election: Calls it Robbery as BJP Exposed
On Chandigarh mayor election, Delhi minister & AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "This is robbery. In Chandigarh, there are 36 Councillor seats out of which 14 seats are BJPs & 13 seats are AAPs and 7 seats of Congress. Total AAP (13 + 7) has 20 seats. BJP has been exposed again."
Suspended MPs Set to Return as Parliamentary Affairs Minister Joshi Confirms Revocation
When asked about the revocation of suspended MPs, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "All (suspensions) will be revoked. I have spoken with the (Lok Sabha) Speaker and (Rajya Sabha) Chairman, I have also requested them on behalf of the government. This is the jurisdiction of the Speaker and the Chairman. So, we have requested both of them to speak with the concerned privileged committees, revoke the suspension and give them the opportunity to come to the House. Both of them agreed. "Yes," he says when asked if the suspended MPs will come to the House from tomorrow.
Jharkhand Governor Summons Top Officials for Statewide Administrative Review
Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan called the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP to Raj Bhavan to have an over view of the current political and administrative situation in the state. The Governor is holding a meeting with the senior officials and taking cues on important aspects including law and order situation in the State.
BJP Secures Chandigarh Mayor Victory, Nadda Criticizes INDI Alliance’s Arithmetic and Chemistry
BJP defeats AAP-Congress candidate to win Chandigarh mayor election. Party's national president JP Nadda says, "That the INDI Alliance fought their first electoral battle and still lost to BJP shows that neither their arithmetic is working nor their chemistry."
All-Party Meeting Sets Tone for Final Session of 17th Lok Sabha: No Placards, Conducive Atmosphere Prevails
After the all-party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "45 leaders from 30 parties, including the ruling BJP, attended the meeting. The meeting was held in a conducive atmosphere. This is a short session and the last one of the 17th Lok Sabha. We have requested the MPs to not come with placards."
Arvind Kejriwal Expresses Concern Over Alleged Foul Play in Chandigarh Mayor Election
AAP national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal posts, "The kind of foul play that has been in Chandigarh Mayor Election in broad daylight, is a matter of concern. If they stoop to this level in a Mayor election, they can go to any level in the general election. This is very worrying."
